Skip Licence Requirements

Any skip placed on a public highway requires a licence from the council. brownSkips.com will arrange a skip licence for you, along with all necessary lighting on the skip to comply with regulations. You will not need a skip licence if you’re putting the skip entirely on private land.

Skip licences can take up to 7 working days to obtain and vary in cost depending upon local authority.

Help me choose the correct Skip

General Mixed Waste Skips:

This is our most popular skip that can be a mix of any material that we expect other than plasterboard that always needs to be kept separate.

Concrete & Rubble Skips:

Contents typically include clean bricks, concrete blocks, paving slabs, rubble and broken out concrete from foundations and pathways. If you select this skip type, contents should not include any other waste types including tarmac, soil and stones.

Chalk and Clay Skips:

Soil which is not recyclable which could typically include clay, chalk and sand, which will be sent to an inert landfill.

Garden Waste Skips:

Garden waste typically includes leaves, flowers, grass, weeds, tree bark and pruned branches. Contents should not include large volumes of soil, treated wood, turf or tree stumps (more than 60cm in diameter), along with any other waste types.

Plasterboard Skips:

Plasterboard skips should only include Gypsum panel boards. Contents should not include foil backed Gypsum boards, ceramics, insulation or timber along with other waste types.

Soil Skips:

These skips are typically filled with soil and stone from excavation arisings. Contents should not include clay, chalk, tarmac or turf along with any other waste types.

Wood Skips:

These skips are sold at a discounted rate due to the waste being segregated at source. Contents should not include treated timber, creosoted products and MDF or any other waste types.

Skip Hire Information

What can’t I put in a Skip?

brownSkips.com skip hire offers an affordable and reliable waste removal skip hire service with the assurance that your waste is handled in the most responsible manner.

Call now or speak to us via our online chat for any specific information and to find out about additional charges that apply for some items, like mattresses.

Our licensed disposal and recycling facilities complement our efficient service, allowing us to recycle a minimum of 90% of your waste; however, environmental legislation restricts the following wastes from going into any skips:

AsbestosAsbestos must never be put into a skip. There are certain laws in place making it illegal to reuse and recycle any asbestos material, or to dispose of it improperly. Visit www.gov.uk/asbestos-in-home for more information on how to dispose of asbestos.

BatteriesNo batteries can be put into any skip because they have the potential to spark and cause a serious fire.
Many supermarkets and petrol stations contain battery boxes, if you have car batteries, some garages may be able to help you.

Electrical Items
No appliances or electrical equipment like fridges, freezers, dishwashers, televisions or printers can be put into a skip; they must be taken to a registered Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) recycling facility and cannot be mixed with other general waste.

White GoodsAs detailed above, no appliances or electrical equipment like fridges, freezers, dishwashers or tumble dryers can be put into a skip; they must be taken to a registered Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) recycling facility and cannot be mixed with other general waste.

AerosolsNo aerosol cans can be put into any skip. They contain various chemicals, which means they must be treated separately and they require proper licensed disposal. For more information, hazardous waste disposal services can be found at www.gov.uk/hazardous-waste-disposal

Gas Canisters or BottlesResidual contents of a gas cylinder can be dangerous and they are therefore not permitted in skips.

Paint Tins (full or empty)No paint tins or cans can be put into any skip. They contain various chemicals, which means they must be treated separately and they require proper licensed disposal. For more information, hazardous waste disposal services can be found at www.gov.uk/hazardous-waste-disposal

Gripfill Tubes (full or empty)No gripfill tubes can be put into any skip. They contain various chemicals, which means they must be treated separately and they require proper licensed disposal. For more information, hazardous waste disposal services can be found at www.gov.uk/hazardous-waste-disposal

Fluorescent TubesFluorescent lighting tubes contain hazardous chemicals and mercury and must also be disposed of properly. They require proper licensed disposal. For more information, hazardous waste disposal services can be found at www.gov.uk/hazardous-waste-disposal

TyresTyres are not permitted in any skips. Some garages and tyre fitting companies will be able to take them from you, or there are specialist companies who deal with tyres.

Fertilisers or Their ContainersNo fertilisers or their containers can be put into any skip. They contain various chemicals, which means they must be treated separately and they require proper licensed disposal. For more information, hazardous waste disposal services can be found at www.gov.uk/hazardous-waste-disposal

Pesticides or Their Containers
No pesticides or their containers can be put into any skip. They contain various chemicals, which means they must be treated separately and they require proper licensed disposal. For more information, hazardous waste disposal services can be found at www.gov.uk/hazardous-waste-disposal

Please note that plasterboard cannot go into a general mixed waste skip. Plasterboard always needs to be kept separate, so you will need to select a Plasterboard Skip.

We cannot accept tarmac or turf in any of our skips, but our Grab Hire service (T: 01264 720257 or www.brownGrabs.com) will be able to organise the disposal of these materials for you.